About Lonati Law Firm, P.C. · Dallas
Lonati Law Firm, P.C. is a father-and-son personal injury and workers' compensation law firm based in Dallas, Georgia (Paulding County), with a second office in Kennesaw. Founded and co-led by Michael J. Lonati Sr., a former chiropractor turned trial attorney, and his son Michael J. Lonati Jr., the firm focuses exclusively on helping injured victims across Georgia recover compensation from insurance companies and negligent parties. Their practice spans car accidents, semi-truck and motorcycle collisions, DUI crashes, slip-and-fall injuries, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, dog bites, medical malpractice, and workers' compensation claims. The firm is rated 4.9 stars on Google and is known locally for its courtroom-ready trial advocacy, community outreach, and faith-rooted values.
Lonati Law Firm, P.C. is a locally owned, family-run personal injury law firm serving Paulding County and the greater Atlanta region from its main office at 110 Evans Mill Drive in Dallas, Georgia, with a second location in Kennesaw. The practice was founded by Michael J. Lonati Sr., who began his legal career in 1996 after working as a chiropractor — a background that gives him a distinctive medical insight into traumatic injury cases. His son, Michael J. Lonati Jr., joined the firm in 2016 after graduating from North Carolina Central University School of Law and now serves as Partner & Chief Operating Officer, leading all litigation at the firm. Together, the father-and-son team has resolved thousands of personal injury and workers' compensation claims, recovering millions of dollars on behalf of injured Georgians. The firm limits its practice to injury-related matters, representing victims of car accidents, semi-truck wrecks, motorcycle collisions, drunk driving crashes, slip-and-fall incidents, traumatic brain injuries, dog bites, daycare injuries, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. They operate on a contingency-fee basis with free initial consultations, and only get paid if the client recovers compensation. Lonati Law Firm also invests heavily in the local community — sponsoring sheriff's office meal drives, partnering with CASA, donating reusable water bottles to P.B. Ritch Middle School, hosting family summer giveaways with Atlanta Braves and Six Flags tickets, and supporting the Matt Dyas and Chiro Cup golf tournaments. Michael Lonati Jr. is a member of Cedarcrest Church in Acworth and serves on the Leadership Board of the Paulding County Fellowship of Christian Athletes, reflecting the firm's Christian-rooted community ethos.
- In business
- Founded 1993 (LinkedIn); Michael Lonati Sr. practicing law since 1996; Michael Lonati Jr. joined as co-founder in 2016
- Owner
- Michael J. Lonati Sr., Esq. (co-founder) and Michael J. Lonati Jr., Esq. (co-founder, Partner & COO)
- Serves
- Paulding County and the greater State of Georgia, including Dallas, Hiram, Kennesaw, Douglasville, Marietta, and Mableton
- Rating
- 4.9 stars based on 245 Google reviews (per the firm's website)
About Lonati Law Firm, P.C.
Lonati Law Firm, P.C. is a locally owned, family-run personal injury law firm headquartered in Dallas, Georgia, with offices also serving Kennesaw. The firm was founded by Michael J. Lonati Sr., a former chiropractor who earned his Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law and has dedicated his legal career since 1996 to helping injured individuals and workers' compensation claimants. His unique medical background gives him an in-depth understanding of traumatic injuries, and he continues to maintain an active chiropractic license and speak at continuing education seminars for chiropractors on navigating auto wreck cases in clinical practice. The firm's stated mission is to help over 1,000 injured people in the next five years by leveling the playing field against the insurance industry.
- Headquartered in Dallas, GA (Paulding County)
- Second office in Kennesaw, GA
- Father-and-son legal team
- Mission: help 1,000+ injured people in five years by holding irresponsible parties accountable
Meet the Attorneys
The firm is led by a father-and-son team of co-founders. Michael J. Lonati Sr. brings decades of experience as both a chiropractor and trial lawyer. His son, Michael J. Lonati Jr., joined as co-founder in 2016 after graduating from North Carolina Central University School of Law and now serves as Partner & Chief Operating Officer, leading all litigation at the firm.
Michael J. Lonati Sr., Esq.
Practicing law since 1996, Michael Lonati Sr. has resolved thousands of personal injury and workers' compensation claims, recovering millions for clients. Before law school he earned a B.S. from Northeast Missouri State University and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College, then his J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law. He maintains an active chiropractic license and has served as a guest speaker at chiropractic continuing education seminars on auto wreck cases.
- B.S., Northeast Missouri State University
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Life Chiropractic College
- Juris Doctor, Georgia State University College of Law
- Active chiropractic license maintained
- Guest speaker at chiropractic CE seminars
Michael J. Lonati Jr., Esq.
Admitted to practice in Georgia and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia since 2015, Michael Lonati Jr. represents clients in car, truck, motorcycle, and daycare injury cases and leads the firm's litigation. A graduate of Reinhardt University and North Carolina Central University School of Law, he has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, and selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. He serves as a Deposition Professor at Keenan Trial Institute, is a Board Member & Former President of the Paulding County Bar Association, and is working with Georgia State Representatives to support legislation requiring daycare insurance coverage.
- Graduate of Reinhardt University
- Juris Doctor, North Carolina Central University School of Law
- AV Preeminent Rating — Martindale-Hubbell
- Rising Star — Super Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Partner & COO since 2016
- Deposition Professor, Keenan Trial Institute
- Paulding County Bar Association Board Member & Former President
- North Carolina State Bar Pro Bono Certificate for Law School Service Hours
Practice Areas
The firm focuses solely on helping injured victims across Georgia. Every case is handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing upfront and the firm only gets paid if compensation is recovered. All practice areas are listed below.
- Car Accidents
- Semi-Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents (DUI)
- Slip-and-Fall Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- Dog Bite / Dog Attack Injuries
- Medical Malpractice
- Daycare Injury Claims
Case Results & Verdicts
The firm publicly highlights major case results from across their practice areas, including multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters.
- $2.2 Million verdict
- $2 Million verdict
- $500,000 settlement
- $387,000 settlement
- $375,000 settlement
- Notable Box Truck Wreck and Medical Malpractice results
How the Firm Helps Injury Clients
Lonati Law Firm provides a six-step process for injury clients: a free initial consultation with no time limit, connection to local medical providers (physical therapists and doctors in Hiram, Dallas, Marietta, Douglasville and surrounding cities — even for uninsured clients), negotiation with the insurance company, full evidence collection (witness interviews, surveillance video, accident reports), taking over all legal stress (calls from collectors and adjusters), and a court-ready trial posture if settlement fails.
- Free, unhurried case evaluation
- Local medical provider referrals
- Full evidence and witness collection
- Direct negotiation with insurance companies
- Trial-ready litigation when needed
- Clients never pay upfront — contingency fee only
Cost & Consultation
The firm offers a 100% free initial consultation. There are never any upfront or out-of-pocket fees — Lonati Law Firm only gets paid if the client wins compensation, and then takes a small percentage. The rest goes to the client.
- Free initial consultation
- No upfront or out-of-pocket cost
- Contingency-fee payment model
Office Locations
The main office is in Dallas, Georgia (Paulding County), with a secondary office in Kennesaw (Cobb County) available by appointment. Phone lines are answered 24/7.
- Dallas, GA office: 110 Evans Mill Dr STE 101, Dallas, GA 30157 — open M–F, 9 AM – 5 PM
- Kennesaw, GA office: 2950 Cherokee St. NW, Building 600, #602, Kennesaw, GA 30144 — by appointment
- Phone: 678-363-3500
- Fax: 678-363-5800
- Phone hours: 24/7
Community Involvement & Giving Back
Beyond personal injury law, Lonati Law Firm invests heavily in Paulding County and greater Georgia. The firm is locally owned and describes itself as deeply involved in the community, with a stated mission to make a meaningful, generational impact.
- Backing the Blue — meals for the Paulding County Sheriff's Office
- Partnering with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for children in foster care
- Annual Chiro Cup Golf Tournament sponsor ($10,000 hole-in-one prize) — benefits immunity research and opioid addiction recovery
- 10th Annual Matt Dyas Golf Tournament — scholarships for future UWG students and motorcycle wreck awareness
- Donated 800 reusable water bottles to P.B. Ritch Middle School in Dallas, GA
- Annual Summer Giveaway — Atlanta Braves tickets, Zoo Atlanta membership, Six Flags season passes
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions the firm addresses for prospective clients.
How long do I have to file a personal injury case in Georgia?
Under Georgia law, accident victims generally have two years to file a lawsuit for a personal injury case, though some exceptions may apply. The firm recommends contacting an attorney as soon as possible to protect evidence and your rights.
How much does it cost to hire Lonati Law Firm?
The initial consultation is 100% free. There are no upfront or out-of-pocket fees. The firm works on contingency — you only pay if they recover compensation for you, and then only a small percentage.
What kinds of cases does Lonati Law Firm handle?
The firm focuses exclusively on personal injury and workers' compensation cases, including car, semi-truck, and motorcycle accidents; DUI crashes; slip-and-fall incidents; traumatic brain injuries; wrongful death; dog bites; medical malpractice; and daycare injuries.
Where are the offices located?
Main office: 110 Evans Mill Dr STE 101, Dallas, GA 30157. Secondary office (by appointment): 2950 Cherokee St. NW, Building 600, #602, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone: 678-363-3500.